Events Preview: TEDxUMKC
December 3, 2015 | Andrea Essner
There are a boatload of entrepreneurial events hosted in Kansas City on a weekly basis. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, supporter or curious Kansas Citian, we’d recommend these upcoming events for you.
WEEKLY EVENT PREVIEW
KC Roundtable Annual Holiday Party
When: December 3 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: The Well
Come celebrate the end of a great year and celebrate the holidays with KC Roundtable’s Annual Holiday Party/Happy Hour.
TEDxUMKC: Big Challenges, Small Solutions
When: December 5 @ 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Where: WWI Museum
These pioneers, acting in the spirit of ingenuity and altruism, have paved a path to help make the world a better place.
Girls in Tech Kickoff
When: December 7 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Where: Federal Reserve Bank
Working together, we can begin to fill the demand for a talented, diverse technology work force in Kansas City.
ONGOING EVENTS
Don’t miss out on the events that happen every week at the same time, in the same place.
Code for America Hack Night @ Sprint Accelerator
Mondays from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
1 Million Cups @ Kauffman Foundation, Lawrence & KC Live Stream
Wednesdays from 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Coworking Wednesdays @ Sprint Accelerator
Wednesdays from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Hammerspace Open House @ Hammerspace
Thursdays from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
LOOKING AHEAD
KC Next Winter Networking Event
When: Cinder Block Brewery
Where: December 16 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Celebrate tech in 2015 at KCnext’s Winter Networking Event. Sip beer from Cinder Block Brewery, enjoy light appetizers, and network with area leaders in technology.
Gigabit City Summit
When: May 16 – May 18, 2016
Where: UMKC Bloch School
Register now for early bird special! A three-day learning and networking opportunity exclusively designed for leaders in current and emerging Gigabit Cities.
To see the full calendar, click here.

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